MONSANTO

VS.
ORGANIC FARMING

Noor H. Salem, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

December 2014

ABOUT ME:
Received my bachelors degree from the University of
Michigan
I am now a certified Holistic Health Coach
Ran a health advice column with The Muslim Observer
Newspaper
Ran a food blog with healthy recipes and treats since 2012
Blackbeanbrownies.wordpress.com
Saving the rest for my cookbook coming soon iA!

CEO of Holistic Noortrition, LLC.

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TODAYS

PRESENTATION

Who is Monsanto
GMO- Genetically Modified Organisms

What they say

Why GMO evolved to begin with.
The real facts about GMO hazardous health impact

Government & Monsanto Relation

Organic Farming Versus GMO
Conventional Farming Versus Organic
Pesticides: Organic versus Conventional
Wheat: How its different
Dairy: Organic vs. Conventional
Some good news: The Non-GMO Verified Project

WHO

Today, they are the worlds largest GMO producers.

Power of Monsanto is expanding, while marginalizing small

farmers.

MONSANTO

MONSANTO: The largest producers of chemicals for agriculture.

IS

More than two decades in controlling Washington with $$$$$.

Monsanto CLAIMS genetically engineered crops can:

can produce more food
Have more nutrients
Fight disease and insects
Need fewer chemical pesticides

What we see:
Widespread cancer, disease, birth defects, obesity.
More money in their wallets.

What is Genetically Modified Organisms

A process of changing the genetic makeup of cells, altering their genetic
material so they could have traits they wouldnt naturally have (like pest
control).
Example: You have a crop that does not survive the September frost, or
perhaps doesnt survive the spraying of herbicides. What do you do? Find a
crop that does, take the genes from the bacteria of that crop and shoot it in
the other. Its done by a mad scientist, not nature. Thus they create a toxin
that leaves pests away. When crops reproduce this toxic gene is passed
down to their offspring.

Cancer- the new flu

Suddenly everyone has cancer. Brain cancer, stomach cancer, breast
cancer, colon cancer, etc.
It cannot be just genetics. Some environmental factors (foods,
pesticides, genetically modified organisms) play a huge role in this.
(Ocean Robbins)

WHY

DID GMOS EVOLVE?

In an effort to make it easier for farmers to control pests in

these crops, genetic engineers created something called
'BT Toxin'.
To make produce taste better, last longer, and grow faster!

They took a gene from a bacteria that grows naturally and

engineered it into the corn and soy crops so the plants
would fight off the insects themselves.

After ingestion, BT Toxin attacks the cells of the insects

gut, essentially causing the insects stomach to explode.
Both Monsanto (the company that created it) and the FDA
assured the public that there was no risk to humans
ingesting BT Toxin, claiming the digestive system would

26 nations BAN genetically modified food

64 nations require labeling of genetically modified food
Monsanto is spending BILLIONS to win votes against GMO
labeling.

Take a look at what Cheerios was made with in

1945 and what it is made with now:

1945 ingredients: oat flour, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, malted wheat flour, calcium
carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine (Vitamin B1), and riboflavin

2013 Ingredients: whole grain oats (includes the oat bran), modified corn starch,
sugar,Salt, tripotassium phosphate, wheat Starch, vitamin E (mixed
tocopherols) added to preserve freshness. (Likely GMO ingredients in bold and red).

HOW TO AVOID GMOS

Since GMO labeling doesn't currently exist in the US its important to

understand where your food comes from and to avoid processed
foods.
There are nine primary Genetically Engineered food crops, but their
derivatives are in more than 70 percent of supermarket foods,
particularly processed foods. The most prevalent genetically modified
crops include canola, corn, papaya, soybeans, and sugar beets.

Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:

Buy whole food and organic food whenever possible
Purchase beef that is grass-fed
Seek products specifically labeled as non-GMO or GMO free. (This is
rare; its not required yet by the USDA)
Avoid aspartame, which is derived from a GM organism
Shop locally. Most GM food produced in the US comes from large,
industrial farms
Grow your own food or join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Learn how to read PLU (Product Look Up) codes. A 5-digit code
starting with 8 is a GMO product

ISNT THE FDA SUPPOSED

TO HELP?
Yeah.about

that.

WHY

FREAK OUT ABOUT GMOS?

Genetically Modified Food:

Haven't been around long enough for us to really test the deal.
So far, things havent been looking good.
Can initiate inflammation in your gut- which overtime leads to
chronic disease, autoimmune disease, and GI disease.
Can lead to cancer, birth defects, and more disease.
Bad for the environment.

If the workers are covered up in body suits spraying Monsanto

crops, why would we not be worried about consuming it?

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CONVENTIONAL VERSUS ORGANIC PRODUCE

SO, DOES ORGANIC PRODUCE REALLY

MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

The EWG (Environmental Work Group) analyzed the

residue pesticide testing on U.S. produce. Apples are #1
on the list, and strawberries are #2. Its not a winning
number, they rank HIGHEST in pesticide reside, and
these pesticides last even after washing the produce.

This is where the dirty dozen comes in.

Some of these produce on the dirty dozen list had over

76 pesticides!

KEY FACTS TO KEEP IN MIND:

Fact to keep in mind: Almost all frozen produce, even if

conventionally grown have a lot less pesticides and
preserve more nutrients.

The washing and blanching to prepare fruits and

vegetables for canning or freezing removes or destroys
approximately 80-90% of pesticide residues, according to
the U.S. based National Food Processors Association.

The residue levels in canned peaches are drastically

lower than for fresh peaches. The processing requires
vigorous washing which removes most residues from the
skin.

DIRTY DOZEN & CLEAN 15

DIFFERENCE

IN

PRICE

DIFFERENCE IN NUTRIENTS

Okay, you understand our food

system is a complete MESS.

But, there is good news, there is

hope.

THERE IS GOOD NEWS

FILMS I

RECOMMEND:

SOURCES:
http://eartheasy.com/eat_pesticides_produce.htm
https://groovybeets.com/how-gmos-hurt-yourhealth/
http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list.php#
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environ
ment/global-warming/food-how-altered/